Being the salsa snob that I am, I take my Tomatillo Avocado Salsa very seriously. It's half salsa / half guacamole and 100% perfection.
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Why I Love This Recipe
For the longest time prior to culinary school, I was quite intimidated by tomatillos. I didn't know what to do with them, they had their weird husk thing on the outside, and I was clueless. But like more things in life, as soon as I exited my picky eater stage, I was very much a fan of tomatillos. This Tomatillo Avocado Salsa / condiment / dip / is perfection and comes together quickly.
All that's needed is to take off the tomatillo husks, give them a good wash with hot water, cut them in half, roast them, and then puree them into a salsa with the rest of the ingredients. I've done a traditional tomatillo salsa before which is excellent - and today this Tomatillo Avocado Salsa (which feels very guacamole adjacent) can be used as a dip, as a salsa, as a sauce, or whatever else you please!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Tomatillos
- Avocados
- Lime
- Garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Honey
- Jalapeño
- Cilantro
- White Onion
- Homemade Tortilla Chips
*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below.
How to Make Tomatillo Avocado Salad
Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove the husks from the tomatillos. Rinse under warm water well and wipe clean. Cut the tomatillos in half and place into a baking pan. Roast for 20 minutes until they are tender.
Step 2: Remove and set aside to cool.
Step 3: Once cooled, add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Let cool, adjust seasoning and serve with chips or crackers or as a topping to fish, chicken, steak etc.
How to Store Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
Store tomatillo salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Tips & Tricks
When it comes to selecting Tomatillos from the market - look for firm tomatillos with a bright green color and intact husks. Once you're ready to cook, remove the papery husks and rinse off the sticky residue!
Let's talk prepping Tomatillos: Depending on their size, you can either roast them whole or cut them in half. Cutting them in half will speed up the roasting process. Also you'll want to ensure they are dry after rinsing them to ensure better roasting.
Next up: seasoning! Toss the tomatillos with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper and into the oven they go. That's how we do it for the recipe below. If you're experimenting with additional things you cad add garlic cloves, sliced onions, or hot peppers like jalapeños or serranos to the mix before roasting for an even deeper and more complex flavor.
FAQs
How do you roast tomatillos?
Roasting tomatillos is simple. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Remove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse them. Place the tomatillos on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast them for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft and slightly charred. Let them cool before using in your desired recipe.
What is the best way to store Tomatillo Avocado Salsa?
Store tomatillo salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Tomatillo Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- 6 medium Tomatillos
- 2 ripe avocados seeds and skin removed
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- ½ jalapeño seeds removed
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ¼ cup white onion roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove the husks from the tomatillos. Rinse under warm water well and wipe clean. Cut the tomatillos in half and place into a baking pan. Roast for 20 minutes until they are tender.
- Remove and set aside to cool. Once cooled, add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Let cool, adjust seasoning and serve with chips or crackers or as a topping to fish, chicken, steak etc.
Love them on a California Club Sandwich.
I follow you on Facebook, so does that mean I will receive an invitation to your soirée at the farm? LOL!
As a Latina I eat avocados with almost every meal. It’s true I'm an addict! Hello, my name is Yvette and I'm an avocadoic. 😉
Avocado shakes! yum! Of course, I also love to eat a ripe avocado plain.
Awesome Idea! We have a pretty good selection down here in Charleston, which is good cuz i also am an avocado a day afficianado! My fave way to eat em is on a salad of course but with pineapple habanero salsa and a tomato! Yum! 🙂
One awesome way to use them that makes my mouth water is avocado buttercream frosting! SO GOOD -- esp. on chocolate cake 🙂
I love to use avocados as a spread on my sandwiches!
I like to add them to either eggs or tacos! or make a veggie dip! So many good ways to eat avocados 🙂
My favorite way to enjoy an avocado is cut in half, pitted and eaten with a spoon. Sometimes I squirt some lime juice or sprinkle some sea salt, but I usually like to just scoop em out of the skin and eat them plain for breakfast, lunch, snack, side dish... 🙂
My favorite way for an avocado is with some balsamic vinegar. So delic!
On buttered sourdough toast. MAMA!!
Or as guacatillo = avacado mixed with tomatillo salsa
Or as guacsalsa= mix with salsa
Or as....OMG, I need to stop!
My favorite way to use avocados is in Ina Garten's Guacamole Salad recipe. Living in the Pacific NW, we don't often get NICE RIPE avocados - but when we do and tomatoes and peppers are in season - look out, here comes the Guac Salad! Sometimes I'm almost short on the avocado because they mysteriously keep popping into my mouth . . . That's my next favorite way to eat avocados - straight into my mouth!
Cheesy avocado toast! Take bread, top with cheese (any kind works - I am particular to sharp cheddar), put in toaster and toast until cheese is melty. Top with slices of avocado and a sprinkle of good salt (maldon is pretty spectacular here). Best. snack. ever.
Can't go wrong with guac!!! I love CA's plentiful supply of delicious avocados!
With a spoon! On a sandwich!! Much like bacon, avocado makes everything better!